Is Carrera a good slot car brand?

Carrera Digital 132: The Slot Car System I Recommend The Austrian company Carrera is best known for their high-quality slot racing sets and they have a long, long history of making these toys. Their tracks, cars, controllers and internal electric circuits are very well made.

Is Carrera as good as Scalextric?

Where Space is tight – We would recommend Scalextric. Scalextric Track is considerably smaller and is available in tighter radius turns. This means you can typically fit more track into a smaller space. Large Sets for older Children and Adults – We would recommend Carrera.

How fast do Carrera slot cars go?

370-mph
Carrera battery technology allows you to race with the same power and speed as an electric Carrera GO!!! slot car set! Hitting scaled speeds of up to 370-mph is no problem for the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro Sheriff as they speed around this 14.10-ft.

Where are Carrera slot cars made?

Germany
KG based in the Franconian town of Fürth, Germany.

What is the fastest 1/32 slot car?

The fastest slot car was a Scalextric Honda F1 replica, which reached a speed of 983.88 scale mph (1,583.4 scale kph) when it was controlled by Dallas Campbell (UK) of The Gadget Show at the Chatsworth Rally Show, Chatsworth, UK, on 6 June 2008.

How long is a 1/32 scale slot car?

The 1:32 slot cars measure approximately 5 3/4 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide, and the 1:24 slot cars are approximately 7 1/2 inches long by 3 1/2 inches wide.

Do Carrera slot cars work on Scalextric?

PS: You can convert Carrera cars to Scalextric digital for use on ARC PRO in digital mode by using the C7005 retro chip… (not required for ARC ONE or ARC AIR….)

What does ho mean in slot cars?

half “O” gauge
Background. H.O., which stands for half “O” gauge (1/87th), cars were originally produced as accessory items for H.O. scale replica trains. As the cars themselves became more popular, they emerged as a hobby all their own.

What is the most popular scale for slot cars?

1/32 scale slot
1/32 scale slot cars: 1/32 scale slot cars are the most common. You’ll find the widest range of ready-to-go cars in this scale and a wide assortment of 1/32 slot car tracks and accessories.